It’s all about the arts in Livermore and Pleasanton this weekend. Take a look!

A FREE music event is happening at the Pleasanton Library this weekend! The Noel Cantura Band is peforming their jazz, blues and funk sounds on Sunday, August 2^nd at 2PM. Learn more here.

A sneak peek into the Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre’s upcoming season is happening this weekend in Pleasanton! Enjoy a fantastic performance, appetizers and drinks at their Gala Fundraiser on Sunday, August 2^nd at 4PM. Click here to learn more.

Enjoy the visual arts this weekend in Livermore! The Livermore Cultural Arts Council Art Exhibit opens at the library this Saturday, August 1^st. Click here for more info.

Ponderosa Homes is proud to sponsor the summer concert series at Wente Vineyards in Livermore! Grammy award-winning artist Sheryl Crow is taking the stage this Monday, August 3^rd at 8PM. Buy tickets here.

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July is almost over – so make sure it continues to be a memorable month! Take a look at these fun events that are happening in the Bay Area.

There’s plenty of laughs to be had this weekend in Pleasanton! Stop by the Firehouse Arts Center tomorrow night at 8PM for Summer Comedy Night 2015 featuring Joe Klocek. For tickets, click here.

Soulful tunes will fill your ears this weekend in Livermore! Local San Francisco jazz and blues vocalist Pamela Rose is coming to the Livermore Civic Center Library this Sunday, July 26^th at 2PM. Click here for more info.

Another legendary concert is happening at the Wente Vineyards in Livermore next week – and Ponderosa Homes is a proud sponsor! Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo celebrate their 35^th anniversary tour with special guest John Waite on Tuesday, July 28^th at 8PM. Go here for tickets.

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Craft time in the summer is always the best! Take your little ones to the Livermore Library this Saturday, July 18^th between 11AM and 3PM for Drop-In Craft Time. Learn more here.

Theatrical classic The King and I is coming to Livermore this weekend! This dramatic tale is hitting the stage of the Bankhead Theater this Sunday, July 19^th at 2PM. For tickets, click here.

San Francisco-based non-profit theater company Lamplighters is coming to Pleasanton this weekend! Come watch this free concert on Sunday, July 19^th at 2PM at the Pleasanton Public Library. For more info, click here.

And save the date for an Evening with Lyle Lovett and his Large Band on Tuesday, July 21^st at Wente Vineyards in Livermore at 8:15PM! Ponderosa Homes is a proud sponsor of this summertime musical event, so don’t miss out on a fun-filled evening under the stars. Purchase tickets here. 

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Some great musical tunes will fill your ears in Livermore and Pleasanton this weekend! Enjoy!

A little rock music is coming to Pleasanton tonight! The Pleasanton Downtown Association’s Concert in the Park presents West Grand Boulevard from 7PM to 8:30PM at Lions Wayside Park. Learn more here.

A hilarious theatrical production is hitting the stage in Livermore this weekend! Girl’s Night: The Musical is coming to the Bankhead Theater this Saturday, July 11^th at 8PM. Get tickets here.

An all-star jazz ensemble is heading to Livermore! Jazz Caliente is performing their Afro-Cuban and Brazilian rhythms at the Livermore Library this Sunday, July 12^th at 2PM. For more info, click here.

A free family event is happening in Pleasanton! The internationally award-winning Cantabella Children’s Choir brings beautiful sounds to the Pleasanton Public Library this Sunday, July 12^th at 2PM. To find out more, go here.

Don’t miss out on this summer concert series that Ponderosa Homes is proud to sponsor! Head over to Wente Vineyards in Livermore next Wednesday, July 15th for Third Eye Blind and Dashboard Confessional at 8:15PM. This show is almost sold out, so get your tickets today! The concert series doesn’t end here – Lyle Lovett, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Christina Perri and Colbie Caillat are all coming to the vineyard amphitheater. Click here for tickets.

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Celebrate our nation’s independence with a fun fireworks spectacular and try out this recipe your family will love. Enjoy!

There will be fireworks galore in downtown Livermore this weekend! Come out to enjoy delicious eats, live music and more starting at 6PM. To learn more, click here.

Honor the red, white and blue with a red and blue berry lemonade slush for your 4th of July BBQ.

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + freezing
MAKES: 8 servings

Ingredients

2 cups lemon juice
1 and 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
1 and 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
1 to 1 and 1/4 cups sugar
3 cups cold water

Directions
In batches, place lemon juice, raspberries, blueberries and sugar in a blender; cover and process until blended. Strain and discard seeds.

Transfer to a 2and 1/2-qt. freezer container; stir in water. Freeze for 8 hours or overnight.
Just before serving, remove from freezer and let stand 45 minutes or until slushy. Yield: 8 servings.

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